Malay, Province of Aklan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 5608 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea, Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay, Boracay |
| Area (2013) | 10.66 km2 (4.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 60,077 |
| Density (2020) | 5,636 / km2 (14,582 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 54' North, 121° 55' East (11.9002, 121.9100) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.4 feet) |
Malay is a coastal municipality in the province of Aklan.
The municipality has a land area of 10.66 square kilometers or 4.12 square miles which constitutes 0.61% of Aklan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 60,077. This represented 9.76% of the total population of Aklan province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 5,636 inhabitants per square kilometer or 14,582 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malay has 17 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argao | 2.15% | 1,291 | 1,213 | 6.43% | 1.32% |
| Balabag | 17.11% | 10,282 | 12,296 | -16.38% | -3.70% |
| Balusbus | 2.07% | 1,245 | 1,310 | -4.96% | -1.07% |
| Cabulihan | 1.23% | 736 | 772 | -4.66% | -1.00% |
| Caticlan | 13.69% | 8,223 | 7,996 | 2.84% | 0.59% |
| Cogon | 1.25% | 750 | 647 | 15.92% | 3.16% |
| Cubay Norte | 0.66% | 396 | 365 | 8.49% | 1.73% |
| Cubay Sur | 2.57% | 1,545 | 1,423 | 8.57% | 1.75% |
| Dumlog | 1.86% | 1,115 | 863 | 29.20% | 5.54% |
| Manoc-Manoc | 34.13% | 20,504 | 14,810 | 38.45% | 7.09% |
| Motag | 1.84% | 1,108 | 903 | 22.70% | 4.40% |
| Naasug | 1.19% | 715 | 557 | 28.37% | 5.40% |
| Nabaoy | 2.22% | 1,333 | 1,220 | 9.26% | 1.88% |
| Napaan | 1.56% | 939 | 751 | 25.03% | 4.81% |
| Poblacion | 2.17% | 1,302 | 1,304 | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| San Viray | 2.62% | 1,577 | 1,382 | 14.11% | 2.82% |
| Yapak | 11.68% | 7,016 | 5,161 | 35.94% | 6.68% |
| Malay Total | 60,077 | 52,973 | 13.41% | 2.68% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱436,504,706.03.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 137,018,248.13 | – |
| 2010 | 161,322,454.33 | 17.74% |
| 2011 | 225,841,842.95 | 39.99% |
| 2012 | 260,617,145.25 | 15.40% |
| 2013 | 314,736,380.74 | 20.77% |
| 2014 | 360,271,077.63 | 14.47% |
| 2015 | 390,801,654.31 | 8.47% |
| 2016 | 436,504,706.03 | 11.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malay in the 2015 Census was 51,745 broken down into 12,664 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,201 | 2,776 | 5.12 | |
| 18,976 | 3,658 | 5.19 | |
| 23,933 | 4,747 | 5.04 | |
| 30,732 | 6,421 | 4.79 | |
| 44,331 | 10,180 | 4.35 | |
| 51,745 | 12,664 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malay is 20 to 24, with 6,268 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 295 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,178 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,825 | 9.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,767 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,896 | 9.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,964 | 9.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,268 | 11.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,786 | 10.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,715 | 8.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,848 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,788 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,333 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,734 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,241 | 2.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 937 | 1.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 653 | 1.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 441 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 304 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 295 | 0.56% |
| Total | 52,973 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malay grew from 6,816 in 1960 to 60,077 in 2020, an increase of 53,261 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.68%, or an increase of 7,104 people, from the previous population of 52,973 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,816 | – | |
| 7,623 | 1.10% | |
| 8,770 | 2.85% | |
| 9,120 | 0.79% | |
| 14,378 | 4.66% | |
| 19,406 | 5.78% | |
| 24,519 | 5.14% | |
| 32,110 | 3.79% | |
| 45,811 | 13.81% | |
| 52,973 | 2.80% | |
| 60,077 | 2.68% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malay for the year 2019 was 40,913, broken down into 22,124 males and 18,789 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malay is situated at approximately 11° 54' North, 121° 55' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Malay are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Silay, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Buruanga, Aklan, Libertad, Antique, San Jose, Romblon, Nabas, Aklan, Pandan, Antique, and Ibajay, Aklan. Its distance from the national capital is 314.25 kilometers (195.27 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Buruanga, Aklan, 6.63 kilometers (4.12 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Libertad, Antique, 14.47 kilometers (8.99 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- San Jose, Romblon, 18.57 kilometers (11.54 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Nabas, Aklan, 21.48 kilometers (13.35 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Pandan, Antique, 28.33 kilometers (17.60 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Ibajay, Aklan, 28.75 kilometers (17.87 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 98.39 kilometers (61.13 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 118.28 kilometers (73.50 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Iloilo City, 150.77 kilometers (93.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 168.33 kilometers (104.60 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 168.12 kilometers (104.47 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 172.84 kilometers (107.40 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
Distance from Manila: 314.25 kilometers (195.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.